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Obesity surgery in Australia doubles in five years
The number of morbidly obese Australians undergoing weight loss surgery has doubled in five years, and has increased by a factor of 12 in a decade.
The number of morbidly obese Australians undergoing weight loss surgery has doubled in five years, and has increased by a factor of 12 in a decade.
Doctor calls obesity surgery "single most powerful" health remedy - calls for more funding
One of the world's leading obesity doctors yesterday called for more publicly funded obesity surgery, saying that weight loss surgery was the "single most powerful" health remedy available to public health services.
One of the world's leading obesity doctors yesterday called for more publicly funded obesity surgery, saying that weight loss surgery was the "single most powerful" health remedy available to public health services.
Obesity patient sues Singapore hospital over gastric band surgery
A 43 year old American woman is suing a Singapore hospital over a failed gastric band procedure that she claims resulted in a chest infection and stomach perforation.
A 43 year old American woman is suing a Singapore hospital over a failed gastric band procedure that she claims resulted in a chest infection and stomach perforation.
Obese woman threatens to sue for gastric bypass surgery
A 24 stone Scottish woman is threatening to take her local health authority to court in an attempt to force them to provide a gastric bypass for free.
A 24 stone Scottish woman is threatening to take her local health authority to court in an attempt to force them to provide a gastric bypass for free.
Weight loss surgery can lead to nerve damage - study
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Arkansas shows that gastric bypass surgery, used to treat morbid obesity, can result in potentially disabling neurological complications, most likely caused by deficiencies in certain nutrients.
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Arkansas shows that gastric bypass surgery, used to treat morbid obesity, can result in potentially disabling neurological complications, most likely caused by deficiencies in certain nutrients.
Most weight loss patients suffer from sleep apnea
A new study reveals that 9 out of every 10 patients awaiting bariatric surgery for weight loss suffer from sleep apnea, causing their breathing to frequently stop for up to 20 seconds while they are asleep.
A new study reveals that 9 out of every 10 patients awaiting bariatric surgery for weight loss suffer from sleep apnea, causing their breathing to frequently stop for up to 20 seconds while they are asleep.
New system predicts risk from weight loss surgery
Doctors from Duke University Medical Center have introduced a new scoring system that predicts the risk to an individual patient in undergoing gastric bypass surgery.
Doctors from Duke University Medical Center have introduced a new scoring system that predicts the risk to an individual patient in undergoing gastric bypass surgery.
State could pay for weight-loss surgeries
Taxpayers in Mississippi could be paying for weight loss surgery such as gastric banding next year, if the procedures are deemed affordable.
Taxpayers in Mississippi could be paying for weight loss surgery such as gastric banding next year, if the procedures are deemed affordable.
Bariatric surgery reduces diabetes risk
Researchers have discovered that bariatric surgery, whereby part of the intestines is bypassed, or the stomach restricted in order to reduce calorie absorption, can reduce the chances of severely obese patients developing type II diabetes.
Researchers have discovered that bariatric surgery, whereby part of the intestines is bypassed, or the stomach restricted in order to reduce calorie absorption, can reduce the chances of severely obese patients developing type II diabetes.
More overweight teens opting for weight loss surgery
The number of teenagers undergoing bariatric surgery to address weight loss has more than tripled in just three years.
The number of teenagers undergoing bariatric surgery to address weight loss has more than tripled in just three years.
Weight loss surgery for children to be studied
The growing obesity trend among the population has resulted in increasing numbers of children undergoing gastric banding surgery for weight loss. A new study in Cincinnati will look at the responses to these procedures among children.
The growing obesity trend among the population has resulted in increasing numbers of children undergoing gastric banding surgery for weight loss. A new study in Cincinnati will look at the responses to these procedures among children.
Ontario to increase availability of weight loss surgery
Patients in Ontario seeking weight loss surgery called gastric banding will soon see an increase in the number of facilities where it can be performed, leading to greater availability of the procedure.
Patients in Ontario seeking weight loss surgery called gastric banding will soon see an increase in the number of facilities where it can be performed, leading to greater availability of the procedure.
Overweight Oz kids turning to Gastric Band surgery
Australian teenagers are turning to gastric banding surgery in increasing numbers in a bid to lose weight according to local surgeons.
Australian teenagers are turning to gastric banding surgery in increasing numbers in a bid to lose weight according to local surgeons.
Weight loss surgery patients subject to IQ test
Residents of Tennessee, the sixth heaviest state in the country, wishing to undergo gastric bypass surgery to lose weight, must pass an IQ test before the insurance company BlueShield will approve the procedure.
Residents of Tennessee, the sixth heaviest state in the country, wishing to undergo gastric bypass surgery to lose weight, must pass an IQ test before the insurance company BlueShield will approve the procedure.
Dominican doctor charged with patient's death in gastric band surgery
Franklin Hasbún Rodriguez, a surgeon who operated out of the clinic Otorrinolaringología & Especialidades in the Dominican Republic, was charged yesterday with involuntary homicide.
Franklin Hasbún Rodriguez, a surgeon who operated out of the clinic Otorrinolaringología & Especialidades in the Dominican Republic, was charged yesterday with involuntary homicide.
Obese teenagers seek liposuction
Surgeons in Australia report that the increase in obesity levels among children and teenagers is resulting in a surge in demand for liposuction. Warning that liposuction is not a weight loss method, the doctors say that these children need to alter their lifestyle and lose weight, prior to contemplating liposuction.
Surgeons in Australia report that the increase in obesity levels among children and teenagers is resulting in a surge in demand for liposuction. Warning that liposuction is not a weight loss method, the doctors say that these children need to alter their lifestyle and lose weight, prior to contemplating liposuction.
Body contouring after radical weight loss
The increasing popularity of surgery to address morbid obesity is being matched by a corresponding need for cosmetic surgery afterwards. The radical weight loss brought about by procedures such as bariatric surgery, or gastric bands, creates a need for the resulting excess skin to be removed for aesthetic purposes. However, the removal of this excess skin is not just an aesthetic issue, since the hanging skin is susceptible to infection and can be painful for the patient.
The increasing popularity of surgery to address morbid obesity is being matched by a corresponding need for cosmetic surgery afterwards. The radical weight loss brought about by procedures such as bariatric surgery, or gastric bands, creates a need for the resulting excess skin to be removed for aesthetic purposes. However, the removal of this excess skin is not just an aesthetic issue, since the hanging skin is susceptible to infection and can be painful for the patient.
Weight loss surgery - safety rate varies enormously
The risk of complications arising from bariatric surgery varies enormously depending on which hospital and surgeon performs the procedure, a new study shows. The increasingly popular procedure, also called stomach stapling, is performed on morbidly obese patients who have failed to reduce their weight through conventional methods.
The risk of complications arising from bariatric surgery varies enormously depending on which hospital and surgeon performs the procedure, a new study shows. The increasingly popular procedure, also called stomach stapling, is performed on morbidly obese patients who have failed to reduce their weight through conventional methods.
Tighten your tummy at the touch of a button
A new device has been introduced to assist obesity treatment which allows doctors to adjust a gastric band at the touch of a button.
A new device has been introduced to assist obesity treatment which allows doctors to adjust a gastric band at the touch of a button.
